Reviews
“This short, but well-illustrated, book is designed to introduce children to one of the world’s greatest predators: the Nile River crocodile. . . Children will find this title a good intorduction to a fascinating animal.” —Science Books &… View →
Grasslands & Deserts
“The outstanding feature of these books [Grasslands & Deserts and Forests & Jungles] is their excellent paintings that capture the personality of the species portrayed.” —Science Books & Films View →
Liquids and Gases: Principles of Fluid Mechanics
“The text is clearly written, and suitable experiments illustrating the laws of science are described. The figures add to the reader’s understanding of familiar applications of scientific laws.” —Science Books & Films View →
Germ Hunter: A Story about Louis Pasteur
“The explanations of how Pasteur designed and conducted his experiments are clear and impressive examples of how science works.” —Science Books & Films View →
Saving the Whooping Crane
“This exciting story for young readers is made all the more engaging by the trials and tribulations of the whoopers and the caring and devoted scientists who managed the early lives of these magnificent birds. Children’s librarians would do well to add the book to their… View →
How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide
“All in all, the book is very kid friendly, whimsical, vivid, and lively. It is highly recommended for students in preschool through second grade.” —Science Books & Films View →
The Search for Antarctic Dinosaurs
“The text has a kind of excitement that is missing in most dinosaur books. . . Budding paleontologists will be intrigued by this book.” —Science Books & Films View →
Listening to Crickets: A Story about Rachel Carson
“. . .well written, and nicely illustrated with black-and-white drawings. It belongs in every elementary and middle school library.” —Science Books & Films View →
A Pocketful of Goobers: A Story about George Washington Carver
“This book tells his remarkable story accurately, sympathetically, and felicitously. The line drawings also add appeal.” —Science Books & Films View →
A Head Full of Notions: A Story about Robert Fulton
“. . .heartily recommend this well-illustrated volume for libraries interested in books on early American inventor heroes.” —Science Books & Films View →
Great White Sharks
“Great White Sharks is an acceptable addition to books designed for elementary school students.” —Science Books & Films View →
Shoes for Everyone: A Story about Jan Matzeliger
“. . .highly recommended.” —Science Books & Films View →
The Wizard of Sound: A Story about Thomas Edison
“. . .a truly interesting and compelling story. . .” —Science Books & Films View →